Those Kids Are Still Amazing

A heartwarming and humorous collection of short stories about a quirky, funny middle school teacher as he meets up with the adult versions of his former students. What he discovers is that these adults may face considerable challenges, but are still amazing, and what they learned in middle school has stayed with them over the years.

The book contains humor, drama, fascinating characters, and stories that will remain with you long after you have finished the book. It is a blend of life lessons and profound reflections, heartfelt and insightful anecdotes, and highlights the impact that teachers can have on their students and that students can have on their teachers.

Mike Woodard is a graduate of Michigan State University and worked for over 20 years as a market research director for large corporations before he found his dream job as a middle school teacher. As a teacher, he taught career exploration classes and coached both boys' and girls' basketball teams. Currently, Woodard has retired from the classroom and lives with his wife in Glendale, Arizona, where he continues to coach basketball, coordinate online discussion groups, and provide teaching and consulting to teachers, schools, and students across the country.
His first book, "Those Amazing Kids in Mr. W's Class," was released in 2022 and received critical acclaim. His second title, "More of Those Amazing Kids in Mr. W's Class," was published in 2023. "Those Kids Are Still Amazing" will be his third published work.